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CVE-2023-46717

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.64%

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CVE-2023-46717 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.6 and below, and versions 7.0.12 and below when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA may allow a readonly user to gain read-write access via successive login attempts.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.6 and below, and versions 7.0.12 and below when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA may allow a readonly user to gain read-write access via successive login attempts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.64%

45.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortios>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.13
FortinetFortios>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.7
FortinetFortios>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46717?
An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.6 and below, and versions 7.0.12 and below when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA may allow a readonly user to gain read-write access via successive login attempts.
How severe is CVE-2023-46717?
CVE-2023-46717 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46717?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST